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Books Where the Main Character Isn’t the Hero

Every now and then I stumble across a book where the main character isn’t the “chosen one” or the hero of the story. While they’re certainty not side or background characters, or the villains, they aren’t the ones saving the day or solving the mystery. And honestly I love these books! If you’re looking for…

Books Perfect for Spring Break

Spring break is coming up for many students, and it’s the perfect time to relax and get some reading in! Whether you’re traveling and reading at the beach or by the pool, or just staying at home relaxing, these are the perfect fun and light hearted books to read! I made a similar post to…

5 Times the Sequels Were Better Than the First Book

I’m always so worried about sophomore books. The excitement I feel to continue the story versus the doubt that it’ll never be as good as the first book always makes me hesitate. But every now and then I read a sequel that is loads better than the first. It’s always the best feeling when the…

How to Get Out of a Book Slump

Honestly, there might be nothing more annoying than a book slump. The urge to read but having no books seem appealing or remotely good. Well, here are some of the tricks I use to get me out of a reading slump that you might find helpful! Reread an old favorite This one is the obvious…

The Most Suspenseful YA Novels

I have never picked up a suspenseful novel on purpose. Truly, they stress me out so much I try my best to avoid them. I usually am good under pressure, but reading novels about characters in extremely intense and hopeless situations just makes me want to throw the book and run for the hills. Of…

5 More Gorgeous Book Covers

Back in September, I made a post of my top 5 favorite book covers (you can find that post here) Well, I’m back with some more beautiful books covers. If you find the covers appealing, you should definitely check out the books! Without further ado, here are 5 more beautiful books! 1: Caraval by Stephanie…

Cutest YA Romance Books

One of my favorite things to do is download an E-book from my library (Libby and Hoopla are great places to get free e-books and audio books btw!) and binge read them in one night. The best books to get are short and sweet YA romance or contemporary books. These are my 5 favorite ones…

The Name of the Star: Book Review

Synopsis from Barnes and Noble: The day that Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London to start a new life at boarding school is also the day a series of brutal murders breaks out over the city, killings mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper spree of more than a century ago. Soon “Rippermania” takes hold…

November 2021 Reading Wrap Up

This was an interesting month. It seemed like it went by in the blink of an eye, but looking back at the books I read in the beginning of the month, it feels like forever ago. It’s been stressful, not going to lie, what with college applications and the overall havoc of November, but I…

If You Liked These Popular YA Books, Try These Underrated Ones

The title is pretty straight forward here lol. If you’re looking for some less popular books that you might not have read yet giving off similar vibes, plots, or characters of your favorite popular young adult books, check these recommendations out! I hope you find something new here! 1: If you liked Stalking Jack the…

The Sunshine Blogger Award

I was recently nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by Rabhya from Rab’sBookishPlanet ! Thank you so much, I really appreciate it! Without further ado, let’s get into the tag! Rules: Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back their blog. Answer the 11 questions sent by the person who nominated you. Nominate 11…

5 Must Read Dual POV Books

I love, love, love dual POV books! They change the flow of a book and I love seeing from multiple perspectives of characters. If you feel the same as me, check out these 5 books told from the perspectives of multiple characters! 1: Not If I Save You First by Ally Carter Maddie Manchester was…

6 Best Stand Alone Mysteries

To be honest, series are a commitment. And sometimes, I just want to read something quick and one and done. If you’re like me, then this post is here to help! Without further ado, here are some of the best YA stand alone mysteries to read! 1: Sadie by Courtney Summers Sadie is told in…

The Best Romance Tropes + Recommendations

Honestly, romance can make or break a book. And if you’re like me, then you have a defined list of tropes you just can’t get enough of and a list of tropes you run far away from. Well, if you love these 5 tropes as much as I do, then you need to check out…

Autumn Reading Vibes– 6 Books You Need to Read this Fall

Autumn is all around! The leaves are changing color, the weather is cooling off, and the nights are getting longer. Chances are you love autumn– I mean, who doesn’t? The beauty of this season and the vibes are incomparable. So, to get you in that fall mood, I made a list of 6 books that…

Books With the Best Side Characters

I’m going to be honest: the characters are what makes or breaks a book, especially side characters. If the background characters are flat, dull, and boring, I’m way more likely to DNF the book right then and there. The best books have characters with unique personalities, are complex, and have their own lives to deal…

Boarding School Recommendations

I am a sucker for boarding schools. Genuinely, if a boarding school is mentioned, I’m adding it to my TBR. I can’t exactly tell you why I love them so much, but they’re a definite favorite. Without further ado, I present 6 boarding school book you definitely need to check out! 1: Killing November by…

September 2021 Reading Wrap Up

Being honest, September was a bit of a bad reading month for me. I just didn’t have any motivation for reading. (I blame the book slump following my finishing of the Caraval series lol.) But, I did manage to read 5 books this month! Without further ado, let’s get into this wrap up! The Inheritance…

8 Best YA Stand Alone Books

To be honest, series are a commitment. And sometimes, I just want to read something quick and one and done. If you’re like me, then this post is here to help! Without further ado, here are some of the best young adult stand alones to read! 1: The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu Nannerl…

My Fall 2021 TBR

I am all about the autumn season. Granted, winter is my all time favorite, but still, I love the vibes of fall. The leaves changing colors, haunts and scary things, and the crisp air. Everything is so beautiful! So, I figured I should set myself a TBR! Although, I’m not very good at sticking to…

The Prettiest Book Covers

I will admit, I am 100% guilty of judging a book by its cover. The prettier and more eye catching, the better. But, as expected, a lot of the times I end up with book I don’t like because I solely bought them because of how pretty they were. Nevertheless, I don’t exactly regret the…

5 Completed Quartets to Add to Your TBR

There’s nothing more annoying than starting the first book in a promising series and moving on to the second or even third book only to realize that book doesn’t come out for an entire year. It’s happened to me wayyyy more often than I’d like. I devour a book or two, only to find out…

Book Series I’ve DNF’ed

I’m going to be honest, reading books or finishing series that you didn’t like just for the sake of finishing them is kind of stupid. I mean, why make yourself read books you have no interest in? With that mindset, I have DNF’ed (did not finish) a fair amount of book series. (Also this is…

June 2021 Reading Wrap Up

June was a pretty good reading month for me, I read a total of 8 books. It was nice to have the time that I typically spent in school free, so I am pretty happy with what I got read in June and am excited for the books that I plan to read in July!…

One of Us is Lying Book Review

Synopsis from Good Reads: On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention.Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule.Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess.Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for dealing.Cooper, the athlete, is the all-star baseball pitcher.AndSimon, the outcast, is the creator of Bayview High’s notorious gossip app. Only, Simon never makes it…

6 of the Best Underrated YA Books

Tired of getting the same really popular books recommended to you over and over again? Well, I’m here to help! These are my 6 favorite young adult books that you *might* not have heard of before, but definitely need to check out ASAP! 1: Hello, Cruel Heart by Maureen Johnson Estella is an orphaned teen…

Books I’ve DNF’ed

Let’s be real, life is too short to read bad books. So if I pick one up I just don’t like, I stop reading. This outlook has given me a considerably long list of books I never ended up finishing. Here are 6 of the many books I never finished! (Also this is 100% me…